Scandinavian Rugs - Scandinavia is known for their Rya and Rollakan rugs. Named after a town in southwest Sweden, Rya Swedish rugs date back to the 16th century. At first the rugs were made in solid colors, featuring black, gray, white and yellow but as time passed geometric shapes and floral designs were introduced. Used by nobility as bedding and a display of social standing, Rya Swedish rugs were often displayed as tapestries and exhibited as family heirlooms. Rollakan rugs are distinctive Scandinavian folk weavings that are flat woven tapestry rugs. In recent months we have seen a tremendous increase in the demand for Mid-Century Modern Rugs and for vintage Scandinavian rugs especially. Vintage Scandinavian Rugs work well as transitional pieces by adding an art deco feel and look which goes hand in hand with the current interior design trends. The shift towards mid-century modern decors has surely done wonders for the prices of Scandinavian rugs and they are finally being recognized for the great work of art that they truly are. Scandinavian Rugs can be found in both flat weaves as well as piled carpets. Below you will find a selection of vintage Scandinavian rugs.
Prices for good Scandinavian rugs is now stronger than ever. The recent spike in interest in Mid-Century modern interiors has rejuvenated the demand in a big way. Rugs from Scandinavia are truly great works of art and are appreciated by many collectors, designers and consumers from all over the world.
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Featured Vintage Scandinavian Rugs and Vintage Scandinavian Carpets:
Crafted for the Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom atelier, this vintage Swedish kilim displays a whimsical pattern of eight-pointed stars paired with bold chevron accents.
Crafted for MMF AB, this designer carpet depicts a charming collection of eight-pointed stars rendered in elegant colors and accompanied by sophisticated details.
Designed by Ingrid Dessau, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug features an expansive compartmental pattern that incorporates exquisite color and pattern variations.
Simple geometric motifs and polychromatic checkers are combined in this striking Scandinavian kilim created by the workshops of Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom circa 1950.
Crafted in Scandinavia during the mid-20th century, this signed pile carpet features a charming compartmental garden pattern designed by Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom.
Designed by the legendary Barbro Nilsson, this vintage Scandinavian carpet features a whimsical, textural pattern of tiled stars rendered in rich maritime colors.
Designed by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom, this timeless vintage Swedish rollaken depicts a phenomenal series of tessellating tiles and impeccable Orientalist motifs.
Aptly named 'Rose Petal' or 'Nyponblomman,' this striking flat-weave rollaken features a graphic Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom design rendered in delicate pastel colors.
Crafted in Scandinavia during the mid-20th century, this signed pile carpet features a charming compartmental garden pattern designed by Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom.
Crafted in the mid-20th century, this fabulously understated vintage Swedish rug features soft colors and subtle patterns that represent minimalism at its best.
